Top Ten 2023 Reads & a Giveaway
It’s really hard to choose my favorites from the 75+ books I read in 2023, but I’ve narrowed my list to my top ten. I included the Amazon link with each book cover so you can learn more about the story and its author.
Those who comment below by Tuesday, January 2, will have a chance to win your choice of my faves!
Check out this post of top 2023 #ChristianFiction reads and comment by Jan. 2 for a chance to win your choice of those listed. (US only) #amreading #giveaway
Join the conversation. Do you track the books you read each year? What was your favorite 2023 Christian Fiction read? Which of my favorites have you read? Which would you like to win?
Comment below by January 2 for a chance to win your choice of my favorites. To check out all my 2023 reads and reviews, visit my Goodreads profile or my reading challenge page, where I tracked the books I read or listened to this year.
Deena Adams
As a Jesus girl for more than thirty years, Deena Adams understands how important hope is to daily life, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true to life stories. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and is a multi-award-winning writer, an active ACFW member, and ACFW Virginia president. Connect with Deena through her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
106 Comments
Hope Wright
Most of these are on my TBR list. Happy New Year! May it be blessed and love filled.
Deena Adams
Thank you, Hope! I pray the same for you. 🙂
Macey Durbin
The best I’ve read this year would be the Redemption series by Terri Blackstock!
These look awesome, I’ve read some and some of the others are on my TBR now. Thank you
Deena Adams
Hi, Macey. I think I read Terri Blackstock’s Restoration Series years ago. She’s an excellent writer!
Sherry Deatrick
I’ve read a few of these and heard some wonderful things about others.so it would be hard to choose one!
Thanks for the chance. Great books!
Deena Adams
You’re welcome, Sherry. Good luck!
Genessa Hartford
I have read several of these, but not all of them. I’m definitely adding some to my TBR list. Thanks for the inspiration!
Deena Adams
Always happy to share books I love, Genessa! I love your name, by the way.
Erica Waggoner
I have recently discovered Michelle Shocklee, Amanda Cox, and Tamera Alexander- so many of these books I have not read. I would read any of these books as people keep raving about them and I love finding new authors!
Deena Adams
Three amazing authors! Best of luck in the giveaway!
Jeanette Durkin
I read He Should of Told the Bees and it was amazing! The rest are on my TBR pile! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Deena Adams
The Bees was a great story, Jeanette! I hope you get to read the others on my list. Best of luck in the giveaway!
Sharon Bennett
The only book I’ve read in your group is The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip. I loved it!!! I
am adding the other books to my TBR list. I would appreciate being considered to win any of the books on your list. Thank you!
Deena Adams
Mrs. Kip was a great read, Sharon! I hope you get a chance to read the other nine. They’re all fantastic. Best of luck in the giveaway!
Kim Rosso
Believe it or not I haven’t read any of these! If I were to choose one, it would be Amanda Cox. I’ve loved everything she’s written so far.
Deena Adams
Oh, Kim, you must read these books! LOL They’re all amazing. I love all Amanda Cox’s books, too. And she’s such a sweet person.
Christine
Good to see you are reading indie authors too. Some good ones on this list of top 10. I’ve read three of them.
Deena Adams
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Christine!
Paty hinojosa
Forgot to mention my favorite Christian Fiction Read in 2023 and it was The Rose and the Thistle by Laura Frantz!
Paty hinojosa
Love your favorite reads! Most of them are on my TBR but I haven’t read any of them yet! My way to keep track of my reading is through Goodreads. I try to review every single book I read, so that way I help the author promote their book, especially if I loved it. That way I keep track of what I read. From your favorite books I’d love to read every single one of them, but if I have to choose I would select A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander. She’s one of my favorite authors and I have heard amazing things about this book!
Deena Adams
Hi, Patty. I try to review all the books I read too. I never knew how important they were for authors until I started writing five years ago. Tamera is a great author, and she did a fantastic job on her first contemporary.
Lynn Moore
Deena…..I have not found much time for reading in 2023……but it’s on my list to change that in the new year. The Extraordinary Death Of Mrs. Kipp……would be a lovely one to start with! 🤞
“Thank you” so much for all you do to make us aware of such fabulous books! 📚
Deena Adams
I hope you get in lots of reading in 2024, Lynn! I’m always happy to talk about Christian Fiction. 🙂
Heidi
You have a great list, Deena! I let Goodreads keep track of the books I’ve read for two reasons: 1.) I’m lazy and 2.) It’s my method of accountability to make sure I write and post reviews, which are so important for authors.
I cheat because I have favorites in different categories. My favorite thought-provoking, moving story this year was The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner, whereas my favorite suspenseful short read was Ranch Under Fire by Tina Wheeler. My overall favorite was Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer. (Cowboy and ranch stories do not tend to be my first choice and yet two of this year’s faves are just that. It’s good to branch out!) All the books on your list are on my Want-to-Read list.
Traci Winget
I enter the books I have read. Into? Goodreads so I remember which books I read and which ones I have not read yet.
My favorite read of twenty twenty three was He Should Have Told The Bees by Amanda Cox. I read it twice and listen to it once.
I have read 3 of your list and would really appreciate the Appallacian Song. Tamara Alexander’s book is on my TBR Kindle!
Deena Adams
I think you’ll love Appalachain Song and A Million Little Choices, Traci. Probably the rest of my list too! LOL.
Deena Adams
Hi, Heidi. I’ll definitely be reading The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass in early 2024! I can’t keep up with all the books I want to read. I hope you get a chance to read the books on my list. I hope you love them as much as I did!
Teri DiVincenzo
Your list reads like mine! There are so many amazing authors and books on your top 10! Thanks for the chance!
Deena Adams
We are definitley blessed to have many amazing CF authors and books to read, Teri! Best of luck in the giveaway.
Sara Martinez
I would love to win Appalachian Song. The story sounds amazing! I didn’t read too much this past year, but 2024 is my year!
Deena Adams
Appalachian Song was awesome, Sara! I hope you get to read it. Happy reading in 2024!
Martha
I just started keeping track of what I read two years ago. I think my favorite CF from this year was the Yukon Quest series by Tracie Peterson. I have not read any of the boooks in your Top 10, although there are several I have had on my wishlist. I would most like to read Count the Night By Stars or Hope Beyond the Waves.
Deena Adams
Both excellent books, Martha! Best of luck in the giveaway!
Mary
You have several I read. I love Liz Tolsma, kimberley Woodhouse, Tracie Peterson, and my top book I think was a million little choices. I could reread it for sure. So many great books. Thanks
Deena Adams
Hi, Mary. I’m not sure I’ve read any by Liz Tolsma, Kimberly Woodhouse, or Tracie Peterson. I’ll have to check them out.
John Walker
You’ve read some great books this year!
Deena Adams
Yes, I did, John!
Carrie
I loved The extraordinary deaths of Mrs Kip, and Hope beyond the waves. Another favorite of mine this year was Janine rosche’s “With Every Memory.”
Deena Adams
Hi, Carrie. Yes, I loved Janine’s book too! It was so hard to narrow my list down to 10. I could have easily added hers to my list.
Rosa
I read Count the Night by Stars and would like to read He Should have told the 🐝 Bees
Deena Adams
The Bees by Amanda Cox is a wonderful read, Rosa. I hope you get a chance to read it!
Lual Krautter
Hi. Yes, I’d love to win a print copy of Hope Beyond the Waves, Appalatian Song, or He Should Have Told the Bees. They will be so good, just because of their great authors! A couple of favorite CF books I read this last year, which were not only interesting, but also very intriguing, were these: Indigo Isle by T. I. Lowe, Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch, and Chasing Hope by Kathryn Cushman. . . Thank you for the opportunity! Lual
Deena Adams
We are so blessed to have such great CF authors! Thanks for reading and commenting, Lual.
Jeanette Davis
Yes I keep track of the books I read on Goodreads…but since they are no longer supported by facebook (which is how I signed in) my list is gone…I have been able to recontrct it somewhat. Also I have read 50+ books last year. The books that I read in your list are: He Should Have Told the Bees, Cross Roads, and Hope Beyond the Waves,
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If chosen I would love to read A Million Little Choices (paperback)
Thank you Happy New Year
Deena Adams
Happy New Year, Jeanette! And best of luck on the giveaway. 😀